I've been invited to a Bug Banquet

[Steve Kroll]

A friend of mine, who is an adventurous eater, has invited me to a dinner featuring local celeb Andrew Zimmern, where they will be serving a four course meal consisting of insects.

Now I consider myself to be a relatively adventurous eater, but I'm actually feeling a little squeamish about this particular dinner. I will very likely go, however.

So... I'm just curious. Would you or wouldn't you attend something like this?

 

[Dawgluver]

You may have my share, Steve. Though it would be interesting to see as a spectator.

 

[blissful]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Well more power to you. I can't imagine myself doing that. Let us know how it went for you.

 

[RPCookin]

Remind me to ask CharlieD if bugs are kosher.

 

[aditya2105]

I've seen other people eat bugs...If ur an adventurous eater you should definitely go...It's the sight of the bugs that put people off...So close ur eyes and munch??

 

[Kayelle]

Would I go? No way Jose'! I can hardly stand to look at Andrew Zimmern, he actually reminds me of a bug and gives me the creeps.
Looking forward to your report though Steve.

 

[Dawgluver]

I think we need to hire a DC bus for us to go watch Steve eat bugs.

 

[Steve Kroll]

I'm just curious what kind of wine one pairs with grasshoppers.

 

[Cheryl J]

I'm just curious what kind of wine one pairs with grasshoppers.

I didn't know what to vote, so I voted no way. I mean, I wouldn't mind attending as long as they had non-insect dishes as a side. I don't think I've ever seen any of Andrew Zimmern's shows, but if it's only insect meals I would have to pass. I like lobster and it's considered a 'bug' but much else beyond that exceeds my comfort zone.

 

[blissful]

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/may/08/grassy-tones-wine-review

Wine with a grassy tone.

 

[rodentraiser]

I've had enough experience watching Josh Gates eat bugs on his TV show to know that ain't for me. May I politely say, "No, thank you."

 

[Dawgluver]

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/may/08/grassy-tones-wine-review

Wine with a grassy tone.

Or a nice hopsy pale ale.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Too bad this event wasn't on March 17th. If I were to go, I certainly would be wearing the green.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

No, no...absolutely not. I may have to fumigate the thread, I've got the crawlies just thinking about it.

 

[tenspeed]

I've occasionally have some accidentally on the bike, and haven't yet had one that I would deliberately eat again.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Oh yes, the Harley Hopper...darn thing was 4 inches long...

 

[GotGarlic]

I'd be intrigued, and I want to think I'm that adventurous, but... I don't think I can eat bugs deliberately, especially big ones, and especially if they look anything like cockroaches. Ew ew ew

 

[GotGarlic]

[emoji38]
I didn't know what to vote, so I voted no way. I mean, I wouldn't mind attending as long as they had non-insect dishes as a side. [emoji2] I don't think I've ever seen any of Andrew Zimmern's shows, but if it's only insect meals I would have to pass. I like lobster and it's considered a 'bug' but much else beyond that exceeds my comfort zone. [emoji2]

It's not just insects. Sometimes it's animal parts that most westerners don't think of as edible.

I remember one episode where he talked about eating tendons and other connective tissue in China. They enjoy the texture of it as opposed to the flavor. In most cases, in western cuisines, the emphasis is on developing flavors with browning and spices.

 

[Just Cooking]

I'm no longer an adventurist... Ate plenty of bugs as a kid... No more for me, please...

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

As I have said before. I do not eat insects, rodents, or reptiles.